Tyro: Students collect more than 2,000 food items for charity

Published: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, March 25, 2013 at 3:18 p.m.

Never let it be said that the students, staff and parents of Tyro Elementary School would shy away from a challenge; quite the contrary.

Two weeks ago Principal Leah Leonard declared March 18-22 ACC week at the school. She encouraged teachers and staff to discuss the many schools involved in the ACC tournament, sharing with their classes requirements for enrollment, histories of the schools and costs for continuing their educations beyond high school.

Lessons were learning throughout the week with students taking part in a variety of activities. In addition to the educational values learned, Leonard chose this as an opportunity to involve the Tyro Elementary School students in a service project that would benefit the West Davidson Food Pantry. Her challenge to the students was to bring a canned food item and if they choose, put their favorite ACC team's name on the cans.

The hope was to have 100 cans collected per class. By the time it came to count on Friday, it was apparent that the students far exceeded her expectations. A total of 2,448 cans were collected. The final tally for the ACC teams were Boston College 1, Florida State 3, Georgia Tech 13, Clemson 28, N.C. State 442, Duke 446 and UNC 1,416. Ninety-nine cans were donated and designated with other favorite teams. Classes collecting the most cans were Mrs. Fulbright 103, Ms. Poole 108, Mrs. Darr, 111, Mrs. Griffith 129, Ms. Harb 180, Mrs. DeRemer 202 Ms. Newsome 270, Mrs. Trogdon 328 cans and Mrs. Baity 332 cans.

The students gathered on Friday to celebrate their accomplishment, donning their favorite school colors and teams. Not only was this a fun, educational week for the students, but they were able to share with others less fortunate by making this donations to the food pantry. Leonard has promised a special treat for the classes that met or surpassed the 100 can mark. A huge Tyro Bear growl goes out to all who helped make this a huge success.

HOSA students will attend contest

The West Davidson HOSA will be attending HOSA States competition April 11-13. In order to help with the costs of attending, they will be serving concessions at the Lady Dragons' home soccer games. The community is encouraged to come out and support the soccer team while helping HOSA raise the needed funds to attend the state competition.

Churches plan many Holy Week services

Tyro United Methodist Church will observe Maundy Thursday Service beginning at 7 p.m. and Good Friday Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. Easter morning will begin at 7 a.m. with the sunrise service at Bethel Cemetery, followed by breakfast and ending with the celebration of the resurrection with a combined cantata with one service at 10:45 a.m.

St. Luke's Lutheran Church will continue Holy Week at 7:30 p.m. with Maundy Thursday and Holy Communion services. Good Friday services will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a fellowship hour in Vanderford Hall followed at 7:30 p.m. with the Good Friday service in the sanctuary. Easter morning sunrise services will be at 7 a.m. at Sandy Creek Cemetery with breakfast following at 8 a.m. in Vanderford Hall. Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m. with the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ beginning at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. The sacrament of holy communion will be offered during the morning worship service.

Dinner theater fundraiser is planned

"Tyro's Got Talent" is coming to downtown Tyro on April 20 at Tyron UMC. Tickets for this event are on sale now. This dinner theater will begin at 5:30 p.m. and offer the outstanding talent that this engaging community has to offer. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children. The menu will consist of spaghetti and corn dogs will also be available for the children. This is expected to be a sell out so get your tickets early. All proceeds will benefit the Belize mission trip. For more information call the church office at 853-7459.

Senior Moments will hold their next meeting at 11 a.m. April 16 at Tyro United Methodist Church. Davidson County Senior Chorus will provide music for the group. If you plan to attend, contact Lori Mast at 239-0736.

Library will host Easter egg hunt

The West Davidson Public Library will host an Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in their best Easter bonnets and bring your Easter basket to gather all those eggs. The library will be closed in observance of the Easter March 29-30.

Plan to attend West High class reunion

The 1963 graduation class of West Davidson is in the process of planning its 50th class reunion. If you want more information on this contact Gail Graves at 787-3928.

Veterans are selling chicken pies at post

The veterans of Reeds Post No. 162 of The American Legion will be selling chicken pies at the American Legion Post at 526 Legion Club Road. Sales will continue through March 31. Advance orders for pick-up or for free delivery may be made by calling 239-2157 or 853-7212. The pies are $8 each and are ready to bake. They include gravy and cooking instructions. Proceeds will benefit their many service projects.

<p>Never let it be said that the students, staff and parents of Tyro Elementary School would shy away from a challenge; quite the contrary. </p><p>Two weeks ago Principal Leah Leonard declared March 18-22 ACC week at the school. She encouraged teachers and staff to discuss the many schools involved in the ACC tournament, sharing with their classes requirements for enrollment, histories of the schools and costs for continuing their educations beyond high school. </p><p>Lessons were learning throughout the week with students taking part in a variety of activities. In addition to the educational values learned, Leonard chose this as an opportunity to involve the Tyro Elementary School students in a service project that would benefit the West Davidson Food Pantry. Her challenge to the students was to bring a canned food item and if they choose, put their favorite ACC team's name on the cans. </p><p>The hope was to have 100 cans collected per class. By the time it came to count on Friday, it was apparent that the students far exceeded her expectations. A total of 2,448 cans were collected. The final tally for the ACC teams were Boston College 1, Florida State 3, Georgia Tech 13, Clemson 28, N.C. State 442, Duke 446 and UNC 1,416. Ninety-nine cans were donated and designated with other favorite teams. Classes collecting the most cans were Mrs. Fulbright 103, Ms. Poole 108, Mrs. Darr, 111, Mrs. Griffith 129, Ms. Harb 180, Mrs. DeRemer 202 Ms. Newsome 270, Mrs. Trogdon 328 cans and Mrs. Baity 332 cans.</p><p>The students gathered on Friday to celebrate their accomplishment, donning their favorite school colors and teams. Not only was this a fun, educational week for the students, but they were able to share with others less fortunate by making this donations to the food pantry. Leonard has promised a special treat for the classes that met or surpassed the 100 can mark. A huge Tyro Bear growl goes out to all who helped make this a huge success.</p><p><B>HOSA students will attend contest</B></p><p> The West Davidson HOSA will be attending HOSA States competition April 11-13. In order to help with the costs of attending, they will be serving concessions at the Lady Dragons' home soccer games. The community is encouraged to come out and support the soccer team while helping HOSA raise the needed funds to attend the state competition.</p><p><B>Churches plan many Holy Week services</B></p><p> Tyro United Methodist Church will observe Maundy Thursday Service beginning at 7 p.m. and Good Friday Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. Easter morning will begin at 7 a.m. with the sunrise service at Bethel Cemetery, followed by breakfast and ending with the celebration of the resurrection with a combined cantata with one service at 10:45 a.m.</p><p> St. Luke's Lutheran Church will continue Holy Week at 7:30 p.m. with Maundy Thursday and Holy Communion services. Good Friday services will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a fellowship hour in Vanderford Hall followed at 7:30 p.m. with the Good Friday service in the sanctuary. Easter morning sunrise services will be at 7 a.m. at Sandy Creek Cemetery with breakfast following at 8 a.m. in Vanderford Hall. Sunday school will begin at 10 a.m. with the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ beginning at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. The sacrament of holy communion will be offered during the morning worship service.</p><p><B>Dinner theater fundraiser is planned</B></p><p> "Tyro's Got Talent" is coming to downtown Tyro on April 20 at Tyron UMC. Tickets for this event are on sale now. This dinner theater will begin at 5:30 p.m. and offer the outstanding talent that this engaging community has to offer. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children. The menu will consist of spaghetti and corn dogs will also be available for the children. This is expected to be a sell out so get your tickets early. All proceeds will benefit the Belize mission trip. For more information call the church office at 853-7459.</p><p> Senior Moments will hold their next meeting at 11 a.m. April 16 at Tyro United Methodist Church. Davidson County Senior Chorus will provide music for the group. If you plan to attend, contact Lori Mast at 239-0736. </p><p><B>Library will host Easter egg hunt</B></p><p> The West Davidson Public Library will host an Easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in their best Easter bonnets and bring your Easter basket to gather all those eggs. The library will be closed in observance of the Easter March 29-30.</p><p><B> Plan to attend West High class reunion</B></p><p>The 1963 graduation class of West Davidson is in the process of planning its 50th class reunion. If you want more information on this contact Gail Graves at 787-3928. </p><p><B>Veterans are selling chicken pies at post</B></p><p> The veterans of Reeds Post No. 162 of The American Legion will be selling chicken pies at the American Legion Post at 526 Legion Club Road. Sales will continue through March 31. Advance orders for pick-up or for free delivery may be made by calling 239-2157 or 853-7212. The pies are $8 each and are ready to bake. They include gravy and cooking instructions. Proceeds will benefit their many service projects.</p><p><B>Prayers are needed</B></p><p> Please remember in your daily prayers little Karlee Rose Naglier, Len Presnell, Hannah Jane Motsinger, Lillie Taylor, Chad Kirkendall, Bob Harkness, Shirley Peck, Greg Young and the families of Tim Hester and Margaret Fuller.</p>